Uniden DECT180 manual

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W elcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance o[...]

Setting up 4 Finding a location 4 Connecting your phone 4 Preparing the handsets 5 Installing and charging the handset battery pack 5 Battery Low W arning 6 Battery Performance 6 Setting the date and time 6 Connecting the telephone line cord 6 Y our handset 7 Y our base 8 Y our handset display 9 Standby Display 10 Quick Guide 1 1 Using your phone 1[...]

[3] T ones 26 Dial Mode 26 T one Dialing Switch-Over 27 Registering a new handset 27 De-register a handset or a base 28 Base PIN code 29 Selecting a base 29 Resetting your phone 30 Default settings 31 Network services 32 Caller ID 32 Call W aiting T one 32 Calls log 32 View the Calls log 33 Copy Calls log number to the phonebook 33 Delete Calls log[...]

Setting up Follow these simple steps to prepare your phone for use. Finding a location • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). • The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. [...]

[5] Preparing the handsets Installing and charging the handset battery pack 1 On each handset: Remove the battery compartment cover . Press down on the semi-circle indent and slide the cover off. Connect the supplied battery pack with the correct polarity . Slide the battery cover back until it clicks securely into place. 2 T o charge the battery ,[...]

BA TTER Y LOW W ARNING If the symbol is displayed on the handset, CHARGE BATTERY appears and you hear the low battery tone, you will need to recharge your handset. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the cradle after each call. If the handset is left off of the base, the actual talk time duration will be reduced respective to [...]

Earpiece Display Clear T alk Down/Phonebook Speaker CID/Flash Microphone Up/Redial Menu/OK End/T urn on/off Intercom Lock T emporar y T one • Use to delete incorrect digits or letters. • Press to go back to the pre vious menu. • Press and hold to mute the ringer temporarily . • Press to make and receiv e calls. • Press during a call to de[...]

A C power (yello w) Answering Machine LED Displa y T elephone line A C power (yello w) T elephone line Charge LED Find HS • Press to page handset(s). skip • Press to play next message . repeat/back • Press to replay messages. delete • Delete a message. Ans (answering machine) on/off • Press to tur n answering machine On or Off. volume •[...]

Y our handset display Symbol Explanation Always displayed when your handset is on, shows the battery status. Battery fully charged. Half charged. Empty and you hear a warning tone - the battery is low and needs charging. Remains steady when the line is in use. Flashes while connecting and receiving calls. The call is muted. Displayed when you have [...]

[10] Standby Display Once charged, your handset display will appear as illustrated below , displaying the handset name and number , and time and date. This is referred to as ‘standby mode’. For example: Batter y Le vel Indicator Handset-Base Signal Indicator Y ou can personalize y our handset with your name (see page 22). Da y/Month Time of Da [...]

[11] Quick Guide Function Button press Make a call , enter number . Make a call by pre-dialing Enter number , . Adjust earpiece volume During a call, or . End a call or place handset on base/charger . Receive a call Phone rings, . Redial then or to display number , . Privacy During a call, and select Mute , repeat the same step to select “ Unmute[...]

Using your phone Make a call 1 Press the symbol is displayed. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number you want. The number is shown in the display . After a short delay the call timer will start timing the call. 2 Press to exit and return to standby . Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume during a call 1 Press or to adjust the volume. There are s[...]

During a call: 1 Press . The symbol is displayed while handsfree. 2 Press or again to go back to the normal talk operation. End a call 1 Press . Or Place the handset back on the base/charger. The call time will remain in the display for a further 5 seconds. Receive a call When you receive a call, the handset(s) will ring (as long as handset ring vo[...]

Redial Redial the last number called 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Use or to select Redial . 4 Press . Redial any of the last 10 numbers called Y our handset saves the last 10 numbers called into a redial list. Y ou can select and redial any number from the list at a later time. Each handset has its own redial list. Numbers stored in the redial list can be[...]

Deleting numbers from the redial list 1 In standby , press to display the last number called. 2 Press or to display any of the last 10 numbers called. 3 With the number you want displayed, press . 4 Press or to select Clear to delete the number selected or All Clear to delete all numbers in the list. Press . 5 Press or to select Yes to confirm. Pre[...]

Keypad lock The keypad lock helps prevent accidental dialing when you are carrying the handset around and can also be used to stop younger children dialing out accidentally . When the keypad lock is on, you can still receive calls by pressing or , but you cannot make calls except for emergency 91 1 calls. Switch the keypad lock ON 1 Press and hold [...]

Using the phonebook Y ou can store your 100 frequently used names and numbers in the phonebook for easy dialing. Press to exit the phonebook menu and return to standby at any time. Store a phonebook name/number Phonebook entries are stored alphabetically . 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Press or to select New Entry . Press . <Enter Name> appears. 4 En[...]

[18] Entering a ‘pause’ in a stored number Y ou may need to enter a pause in some international or charge card numbers or if you are connected to a switchboard. When storing a number , at the point where you want a pause, press and hold . Y ou will see an R appear in the display first. Continue holding until you see a P for pause appear in the [...]

9 Select Save or Go Back and press . 10 Press to exit and return to standby . Delete a phonebook name/number 1 Press to access the phonebook list. 2 The display shows the first alphabetical entry in the phonebook. Press or to display the name for the entry you want (or search alphabetically). 3 Press to access the phonebook menu. 4 Press or until D[...]

Handset and base menu settings Handset ringer volume There are 6 ringer volumes to choose from. Y ou can also select volume Off if you do not want to be disturbed. Y ou can set a different ringer volume for each handset registered to your base. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Audio Setting and press . 3 Press or to select Ring[...]

Auto T alk Auto T alk, lets you answer the phone just by picking it up from the cradle. If you switch Auto T alk off, you have to press to answer a call, even if a handset is on the base or charger . The default setting is ‘On’. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Auto Talk . Press . 3 Press or to select On or Off . Press . 4 [...]

Alarm Y our phone allows you to set an alarm. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Time & Alarm . Press . 3 Press or to select Set Alarm . Press . 4 Press or to select On . Press . 5 Enter time for the alarm using the number keypad. 6 Press . 7 Press to exit and return to standby . The appears, showing that the alarm is set to [...]

Language Y ou can change the language the menu display will use. Choose from English, Spanish, or French. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Display . Press . 3 Press or to select Sel Language . Press . 4 Press or to select English , Español , or Français . Press to confirm. 5 Press to exit and return to standby . Base ringer v[...]

Base ringer type (DECT180 series only) There are 10 base ringer options to choose from (6 Melodies and 4 T ones). 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Base Settings and press . 3 Press or to select Audio Setting and press . 4 Press or until Ringer Type is displayed and press . 5 Press or to select the ringer you want. Y ou will hea[...]

Seven-Digit Dialing Y ou can program your local area code into your handset. If you get a call from within your area code, you'll only see the 7-digit phone number . If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all 10 digits. 1 T o enter an area code, press to access the main menu. 2 Press or until Base Settings is displayed [...]

Settings menu T ones Y ou can switch on or off the tones for key touch, confirmation, call waiting, and out-of-range alarm. For example, when the key tone is set to ON, you will hear a tone each time you press a keypad button. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or until Audio Setting is displayed and press . 3 Press until Tones is displayed. [...]

5 Press or to display either Tone or Pulse and press to confirm. 6 Press to exit and return to standby . T one Dialing Switch-Over If you have set your phone to use Pulse dialing, you can switch temporarily to T one dialing for the duration of a call: 1 Press . 2 Enter the number you want. Press and hold , D will be displayed. Any digits entered af[...]

If the base already has the maximum number of handsets (6) registered to it you will need to de- register one of the existing handsets before you can register the new handset. See section for de-registering handsets. On the handset you want to register: Enter the base PIN code. Pre-set base PIN code is 0000. Y ou will hear a confirmation tone when [...]

Base PIN code Y ou need to enter the base PIN code when you are registering handsets. For security reasons you may wish to change the PIN code. Y ou can choose a PIN code up to 4 digits long. If you reset the base from the handset, base PIN code will be 0000. Always keep a record of your base PIN code. Note your PIN code and keep it in a safe place[...]

Resetting your phone If you reset your phone, both the base and handset will return to their default settings. The time, date, handset name, and phonebook will not return to default. If you have more than one handset registered to your base and you complete the following procedure, only the handset you reset and the base will go back to the default[...]

Default settings Handset and base Ringer V olume Level 3 Ringer T ype External T one 1 Internal T one 2 Paging T one 3 Alarm T one 3 Appointment T one 3 T one Key Pattern 1 Confirmation On W arning On Call W aiting Off Range Alarm On Alarm Not Set Appointment Not Set Auto T alk On Language English Base PIN 0000 Prefix Dial Not Set Call Barring Not [...]

[32] Network services TO USE CALLER ID OR ANY OTHER SERVICES DET AILED IN THIS SECTION, YOU MUST FIRST CONT ACT YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE COMP ANY AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE RELEV ANT SERVICE. Caller ID With CALLER ID, the caller ’s name, if available, is shown in the handset display as you receive an incoming call so you can see who is calling before you p[...]

View the calls log 1 Press . The latest calls log entry is displayed (or Call List Empty if there are no entries). 2 Press or to scroll through the calls log. 3 Press or to continue viewing other calls log entries. Or Press to exit and return to standby . Dial calls log number 1 Press . The latest calls log entry is displayed. 2 Press or to scroll [...]

[34] Delete Calls log entry(ies) 1 Press . The latest calls log entry is displayed. 2 Press or to scroll to the entry you want. If you delete all calls log, skip this step. 3 Press . Select Delete Entry or Delete List . Press to select Yes or No then press to confirm. 4 Press to exit and return to standby . Message W aiting (DECT160 series only) If[...]

Using extra handsets If you purchased a multi-pack all your handsets come pre-registered to the base. Y ou can use a total of 6 handsets with your base. Y our handset can only be used with one base at any time during a call. T o register a handset to your base, see page 27. T o de-register a handset from your base, see page 28. If you already have [...]

T o exit room monitor , press . This feature only works when both handsets are within the range of the base. If either handset is out of range, the function will stop. Call another handset (internal or intercom call) 1 Press . The symbol is displayed and you will hear the internal call dialing tone. 2 Press or to select the name, number , or the ha[...]

Conference call Y ou can hold a 3-way conversation (conference call) between your handset, an external caller and another internal handset user . During an external call: 1 Press . The external caller is put ‘on-hold’. 2 Press or to select name, number or the handset you want to have a conference call with and press or key . The called handset [...]

The T elephone Answering Machine (DECT180 series only) The T elephone Answering Machine will of fer up to 14 minutes of digital recording for incoming or outgoing messages and memo messages. Y ou can set up your answering machine using any handset and record a personal OGM (Out Going Message). Messages can be reviewed at the base, from any handset [...]

[39] Y ou can now choose from the AM settings menu as follows. Answer On/Off T o set the Answering Machine On or Off, use or to select Answer On/Off . Press . Select the desired On or Off option and press . Play/Delete/Record OGM Y ou may record and edit 2 personal OGMs (Out Going Messages). OGM 1 and OGM 2. There is also a pre-recorded OGM for you[...]

[40] Ring Delay Y ou can set the answering machine to pick up a call after 10sec, 20sec, 30sec or T oll Saver. For T oll Saver, the call is answered after 10sec if there are new messages and 30sec if there are no new messages. T o set the ring time, use or to select Ring Delay . Press . Select the desired ring delay option and press . Message Lengt[...]

[41] Using the Base Answering Machine When the answering machine is off, the LED display at the base will be blank. The LED display is a message counter when the answering machine is on. When there are new messages, the number of new messages will be displayed and will be blinking. Y ou may review messages from the base using the following keys. (P[...]

[42] Remote Access Away from Home Y ou can access your answering machine from any remote touch tone phone on an outside line. Y ou must set a 4 digit remote PIN in the handset to enable remote access (see page 41). T o use Remote Access; Call in to your answering machine. During the OGM playback, press the key on your touch tone phone. The OGM will[...]

[43] Simple solutions The most common problems often have the simplest solutions. We hope that you will not experience any problems with your product, but in the event that you do, this section hopes to help you overcome any problems quickly and with minimum effort. First, check that: • the telephone line cord is correctly connected. • the powe[...]

[44] Handset is not charging properly • Check that the charge light is on and that the handset is sitting correctly in the base or charger . Clean the charging contacts with a dry cloth. • Are you using the power adaptor supplied with your phone? Handset will not link up with the base • Is the symbol flashing? − if so, move closer to the ba[...]

[45] General information This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. Specifications Notes: • Use only the supplied AD-1012 and AD-0005 AC adapters. • Do not use any other AC adapter . • Do not place the power cord where it c[...]

[46] Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Follow the suggestions below if your phone gets wet. Exterior If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe of f the liquid, and use as normal. Interior If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e.[...]

[47] Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: W arning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery W arning • This equipment co[...]

[48] The FCC W ants Y ou T o Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company . An applicable [...]

[49] NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. T o minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, [...]

[50] Cordless T elephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices [...]

[51] One Y ear Limited W arranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one year , to the original retail owner , this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limit[...]

[52] PERFORMANCE OF W ARRANTY : If, after following the instructions in the owner's manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the battery from the Product and separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton. The Prod[...]

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